Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 312.005: LEGISLATIVE INTENT.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 3. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
SUBTITLE B. LEGISLATION
CHAPTER 312. CONSTRUCTION OF LAWS
SUBCHAPTER A. CONSTRUCTION RULES FOR CIVIL STATUTES

In interpreting a statute, a court shall diligently attempt to ascertain legislative intent and shall consider at all times the old law, the evil, and the remedy.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

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